Judaism Does Not Equal Israel | Book Club with Robert O. Smith

Across the Divide Podcast · Sep 8, 2026 · 1h 1m

Jen speaks with Rev. Robert Smith about Marc Ellis's book Judaism Does Not Equal Israel. Smith, a former student of Ellis, discusses his mentor's legacy as a Jewish liberation theologian and explores the flawed "ecumenical deal" in Jewish-Christian dialogue. The conversation connects Ellis's decades-old prophetic critiques to the current crisis in Palestine-Israel and the responsibility of faith communities to engage critically.

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